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China dominates newly financed projects in low-emission industrial manufacturing worldwide. Mission Possible Partnership recorded 36 final investment decisions over twelve months, with China accounting for 23 and emerging economies attracting further capital into chemicals, fuels and metals production.
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Micro-Epsilon plans to integrate Aeva technology into industrial sensor products. A signed supply agreement covers several thousand sensors, with the FMCW-based technology intended for next-generation measurement systems used in manufacturing automation and quality control.
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Parker has introduced an insulated hose for industrial hot water. The Push-Lok 8HT-TI incorporates abrasion-resistant foam insulation, supports continuous operation at temperatures up to 120°C and uses compatible fittings without conventional crimping.
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Bosch will establish a new semiconductor division within Mobility operations. The internal restructuring begins in January 2028 and supports a €5 billion semiconductor sales target for 2030, alongside further development of foundry services and industrial robotics markets.
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STMicroelectronics has unified microcontroller development across industrial and automotive markets. Its new STM32A family extends established STM32 technologies into safety-critical control, with three initial product series sampling and broader availability planned for 2027.
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Swiss Holcim has invested in carbon mineralisation technology developer 44.01. The investment follows an operating pilot in Fujairah, where captured cement-plant carbon dioxide is injected into reactive geological formations for permanent mineral storage.
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OHB will develop Europe’s next Sentinel-3 topography satellite for ESA. The €554 million contract covers a next-generation radar altimetry spacecraft and includes an option for a second satellite, supporting more precise monitoring of oceans, inland waters and ice.
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Ball plans another German factory for aluminium beverage can production. The proposed Baruth site is backed by an existing energy drinks customer and is expected to begin ramping up late in 2028, although its investment value and output are undisclosed.
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AGF Nitrogen may stop more European ammonia production within weeks. Its plants are operating at reduced rates as high gas costs and weak fertiliser demand constrain sales, while one French line has stopped and another operates intermittently.
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Solvay has secured long-term Brazilian feedstock for French rare-earth processing. The binding Viridis agreement runs initially through 2034, with shipments targeted from 2028 and a separate €15m–€20m investment already approved for La Rochelle.
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